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Contact Angela at aschneider@winnefox.org with questions.

Date: Tuesday, May 23rd -- 9:00 am to 4:00pm
Location:  Caestecker Public Library, Green Lake - map & directions

Please join us for this hands on learning opportunity, open to library staff and trustees. The workshop will be presented by Dawn Wacek. Dawn is the Deputy Director at La Crosse Public Library.  In the 20 years she has worked in libraries, she has faced challenges to materials, programs, displays and outreach events. 

The day is designed for frontline staff, administration, and interested trustees. Directors earn 6 hours of CE credit for attending.

9:00     Best practices for promoting intellectual freedom and addressing challenges

• best practices to be pro-active in preparing for challenges to materials, programs, or services
• handling challenges - at the desk, with our boards, and municipalities
• resources in our state and nationally
• how best to engage with any media attention 
• role play situations 

12:30    Lunch, Box Lunch (includes sandwich, chips, cookie, pickle, soda/water),  provided at no cost to attendees

1:30 - 4:00    

• hands on policy work - review your existing policies and clarify procedures for staff and trustees
• proactive communication – building relationships and educating boards, staff, the public on the role of libraries in protecting intellectual freedom

If you have specific areas you would like to see covered that are not listed above, please reach out to Angela.

Contact Angela Schneider 920-234-6213 or aschneider@winnefox.org if you have any questions.